Rally GB organisers claim success
Everything ran smoothly, says event boss
The organisers of the 2004 Wales Rally GB have claimed that the event was an enormous success in its new September dates. "This year's event was always going to be a new experience - for the organisation, the competitors and spectators alike - in the new September dates", said Andrew Coe, Chief Executive, Rally GB Limited.
"We are, therefore, delighted that the event went extremely smoothly. No stages were cancelled, traffic ran smoothly for spectators on each day and the ticketing arrangements, including our new initiative regarding the fulfilment of programmes, worked extremely well. We were also very proud to be one of just two World Rally Championship events this year to have a full entry list at the start. And with 42 cars completing the four days, as well as a good number of cars re-entering on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the SupeRally system, we gave spectators an action-packed spectacle throughout the weekend."
Rally GB Limited also reported that support from the thousands of volunteers was high and helped to make the event run smoothly for competitors and spectators alike.
"Working with the title sponsor, Welsh Development Agency, supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and all our other Welsh partners including host city Cardiff, Swansea for the Rally Centre at Felindre and the Forestry Commission, we were able to put on an event that provided something for everyone. This gives us a very strong foundation for next year when we will again be in a similar September date", concluded Andrew Coe.
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